News & Stories Gear Reviews3 Min Read AlastaironSeptember 12, 2025 RUX 40L Gear Box joins the lineup with a more compact, rugged design A carry-on-ready gear box built for overlanding, travel, and everyday use. It's waterproof, collapsible, and modular with the full RUX system.
2 Min Read AlastaironSeptember 12, 2025 Hoka’s Mafate X Hike blends cushion, carbon, RECCO tech, and more A max-cushioned hiking shoe built for long-haul adventures, with Vibram… News & Stories Gear Reviews
4 Min Read AlastaironSeptember 11, 2025 Hygiene Lab review: 30 days of clean, conscious grooming A complete skincare and haircare routine for men that’s EWG-verified,… Gear Reviews
4 Min Read AlastaironSeptember 11, 2025 ARAY Heated Foam Roller Review: A Cordless Heat & Pressure Recovery Tool The ARAY Heated Foam Roller combines cordless design, adjustable heat up… Gear Reviews
News & Stories5 Min Read HelenonApril 17, 2023 Lululemon Like New Program: How To Trade In Used Gear & Score Great Deals How to find great deals on genuine lululemon gear, earn store credit for trading in gear & help the planet through the lululemon Like New program.
Shoe Reviews4 Min Read AlastaironApril 17, 2023 NOBULL Knit Runner Review: Running Sneakers Or Better As A Workout Shoe For Cross-Training? Everything you need to know about these incredibly popular CrossFit, weightlifting, running shoes with an epic knit upper that feels ohhhh so…
Gear Reviews Roundups7 Min Read AlastaironApril 15, 2023 Sustainable Brands And Products To Help You Live More Sustainably at Home Or Adventuring Outdoors These sustainable brands and products will help you enjoy living more sustainably at home and when adventuring outdoors.
Mind Fuel11 Min Read HelenonApril 15, 2023 What To Eat Before A Run: Pre-Run Foods For 5K to Marathons (& Ultras!) What to eat before a run, in the morning, before a long run, or marathon race to ensure you stay energized. PLUS, what NOT to eat before running.
Shoe Reviews10 Min Read AlastaironApril 14, 2023 HOKA Tecton X 2 Review: A Carbon Fiber Plate Trail Racing Shoe That’s FAST Yet Nimble What I learned by pushing these carbon fiber plate trail racing shoes to the limit + who I think they're best for!
Gear Reviews11 Min Read HelenonApril 13, 2023 Reencle Composter Review: A Really Smart Solution To Food Waste At Home! My in-depth Reencle composter review explains its features, how it compares to the Lomi, and whether it's a good choice for indoor composting.
Mind Fuel4 Min Read HelenonApril 12, 2023 What Is Type 2 Fun? The Fun Scale (Type 1, 2 & 3 Fun), Explained Type 2 fun, the Fun Scale and the three different types of fun that make up the scale, explained. Yes, there's also a Type 3 fun!
Mind Fuel5 Min Read HelenonApril 11, 2023 What is a switchback in hiking, trail running and cycling? A switchback in hiking terms is a steep turn on a trail that makes it zigzag back and forth up a steep mountain or hill. Here's what you need…
Training Plans7 Min Read AlastaironApril 11, 2023 6-Week 10k Training Plan For Beginners Get race-day ready in 6 weeks with our most popular downloadable, free PDF 10k training plan for beginners.
Training Plans6 Min Read AlastaironApril 11, 2023 4-Week 10k Training Plan: Run 10k in One Month If you can already run 5k and want to get ready for 10k in just a few weeks, this 4 week 10k training plan is for you - and it's free to download!
Training Plans6 Min Read AlastaironApril 11, 2023 10k Training Plans For Beginners And Experienced Runners Free downloadable 10k training plans for beginners to experienced runners, plus everything you need to know about training for, and running a…
Mind Fuel4 Min Read HelenonApril 10, 2023 What is a tent footprint… and do you need one? Tent footprints can be a useful piece of camping gear, especially for backpacking. Here's everything you need to know about them.
Shoe Reviews9 Min Read AlastaironApril 4, 2023 HOKA Rocket X 2 Review: Insanely Fast Shoes, But Not Quite Perfect HOKA Rocket X 2 review - These carbon plate running shoes are the fastest I've ever reviewed, but that speed does come with a couple of gripes...
Gear Reviews7 Min Read HelenonApril 4, 2023 Kammok Swiftlet Review: A Go-Anywhere Portable Hammock Stand My Kammok Swiftlet review explains the key features, pros and cons of the Swiftlet portable hammock stand, and why you're totally going to want one!
Mind Fuel11 Min Read AlastaironApril 3, 2023 Simple Bike Maintenance Tips PLUS Learn How To Check, Clean & Lube Your Bike The simple road and mountain bike maintenance tips every cyclist should know, which you can easily do yourself at home with a few basic tools.
Gear Reviews6 Min Read AlastaironApril 3, 2023 GCI Outdoor Freestyle Rocker Review: A Premium Rocking Camp Chair At An Affordable Price My GCI Outdoor Freestyle Rocker review explains its key features, pros and cons and what activities this rocking camp chair is best used for.
Mind Fuel10 Min Read AlastaironMarch 31, 2023 6 Benefits Of Running Uphill PLUS How To Do It Properly The benefits of running uphill, proper uphill running technique, and effective hill training workouts to run up hills stronger and faster.
Training Plans9 Min Read AlastaironMarch 30, 2023 8 Week Marathon Training Plan: For your Fastest Marathon Yet! If you already have a great running base and not many weeks before race day then this marathon training plan is the one for you!